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A 26-year-old male asked:

What are the risks of putting hydrocortisone on penis ?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg
Dr. Yvette Kratzberganswered
Pediatrics 25 years experience
Repeated use of Hydrocortisone can result in thinning of the skin and a predisposition to fungal infections. Talk to your DR about whatever it is you are trying to treat with the hydrocortisone. There may be a better option that does not have the same side effects.
Reviewed May 19, 2021
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